Bachelor of Science (Hons) Coaching and Sports Performance

The Coaching and Sports Performance programme aims to develop, from evidence- based theory and practice, the students ability to lead physical activity, to coach athletes (individually and in teams), and manage sports teams and individual athletes. Graduates will also have the knowledge, skills, competence and first-hand experience to design and lead strength and conditioning programmes and to design and lead performance training programmes.

Graduates will be able to safely, and within context, advise on performance-related nutrition, apply the principles of sports psychology in context, and apply ancillary techniques in recovery from exercise, injury management or others in support of optimal sports performance and recovery.

The strength of the programme delivery model is that students experience a significant amount of applied practical time during their studies. The applied practice elements include independent studies, workshops, group discussions, activity leadership sessions, client (group and individual) engagement, and other activities that provide authenticity to the students experience.

Our students are regular players on the University's teams in a variety of sports and through a variety of University society and volunteering activities. The department in general is known for its valued contribution to the health, fitness and leisure industry nationally, where the department is involved in establishing sectoral standards and educational policy change.

310 CAO Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.
NOTE 1 Applicants must provide certification of fitness for a programme of vigorous physical activity.
NOTE 2 Vetting by an Garda Sochna is a mandatory requirement for this programme.
IELTS Academic 5.5 (No less than a 5.0 in any one band)
TOEFL IBT 70 (min scores of 15 in each component)